Magic Speed 5
Carbon-plated tempo trainer for fast workouts and race day. Combines FF BLAST PLUS cushioning with a carbon fiber plate for responsive propulsion.
- Terrain
- road
- Primary use
- Half marathon race
- Races
- Half to marathon
- Also good for
- Marathon race, 10K race, 5K race, Tempo / threshold, Intervals / speedwork
- Cushion
- high
- Firmness
- balanced
- Stability
- neutral
- Weight
- 196g
- Drop
- 7mm
- Stack
- 37/30mm
- Plate
- carbon
- Midsole
- FF LEAP and FF BLAST PLUS
- Outsole
- ASICSGRIP
- Upper
- engineered mesh with at least 75% recycled content
- Widths
- standard
- Release
- 2025
A versatile carbon-plated racer aimed at neutral runners seeking a snappy trainer-racer that can double for tempo work; ASICS reduced weight and stack versus the Magic Speed 4, sharpening its short-to-marathon speed intent, though independent ride and durability data are not yet available.
A 37/30 mm FF BLAST PLUS platform with a carbon plate delivers a balanced, propulsive ride that works for both fast workouts and racing. Lighter than most daily trainers at 196 g, it favors uptempo efforts over easy miles.
Standard width only with a fairly snug, performance-oriented upper typical of ASICS tempo shoes.
Runners wanting one carbon-plated shoe for tempo sessions and shorter races without paying super-shoe prices.
You need a plush recovery-day shoe or want maximum energy return of a top-tier marathon racer.